U.S. Presidents, 1953-Present

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."

“I will not forget this wound to our country or those who inflicted it. I will not yield; I will not rest; I will not relent in waging this struggle for freedom and security for the American people. The course of this conflict is not known, yet its outcome is certain. Whether we bring enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done.”

“We know what works: freedom works. We know what’s right: freedom is right. We know how to secure a more and just and prosperous life for man on earth: through free markets, free speech, free elections and the exercise of free will unhampered by the state.” (January 20, 1989)

“General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: Come here to this gate! Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev tear down this wall.” (1988)

“Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate. … And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” (January 20, 1961)